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Photography Tour: Northern Lights of Churchill
Length
7 days / 6 nights
Nights of viewing
4 nights
Length
7 days / 6 nights
Hotel type
Downtown hotel
Nights of viewing
4 nights
Destinations
When to go
February - March
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Your itinerary is personalized to suit your dreams and needs:
- Decide your desired budget
- Choose your own activities and experiences
- Have all the details of your trip arranged for you
Capture perfect photos of the Northern Lights
On this Photo Specialist trip, travel to Churchill, Manitoba — one of the best places in the world for Northern Lights viewing. Each evening, head to a new, secluded location with a Photographer guide and wait for the beautiful aurora to light up the night sky. Discover the frozen subarctic landscape and the unique history of this remote town. Suitable for all skill levels, from smartphone to DSLR camera users!
Highlights of your trip
Four nights of Northern Lights viewing from four different locations
Once in a lifetime culinary experience under the night sky in Dan's Diner
Guided dogsledding and snowshoeing excursions
Interpretive presentations and tours, including a Northern Lights photography workshop
Top experiences and features
Witness the Northern Lights at four locations
Snap stunning shots of the aurora at four different viewing locations in Churchill, including a traditional teepee in the forest. Each place offers excellent opportunities for nighttime photography.
Spend time with a Photography Specialist
During your Northern Lights trip, a Photo Specialist will give you tips on aurora photography and advice on camera settings so that you can get the best shots.
Travel in a specially designed Tundra Buggy
Cross the frozen Churchill River in a tundra buggy to reach unique dining and Northern Lights viewing destinations.
Dine under the stars
Spend an evening at Dan's Diner — a pop-up restaurant featuring regional cuisine. After dinner, watch the aurora through panoramic windows or step outside into the cold.
Go dogsledding in Churchill
Enjoy an authentic dogsledding experience with a local Métis musher. Hear tales of Arctic racing, meet the pack of lovingly cared-for sled dogs, then feel the exhilaration of racing a team.
Explore Churchill and the surrounding area
During the day, see Churchill's top sights: Polar Bears International House, the Polar Bear Holding Facility, Itsanitaq Museum and more.
Your Questions Answered
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What’s Included
Hotel accommodation
Flights between Winnipeg and Churchill
Unique guided activities such as dogsledding, cultural tours and more
Guided Northern Lights viewing experiences
Electronic travel documentation package
Personalized Fresh Tracks Canada customer service support
Frequently Asked Questions
Trip Itinerary
Speak to one of our Canadian Insiders about personalizing this trip.
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Day 01
Arrive in Winnipeg
Your adventure begins in Winnipeg. Known affectionately as Winter-Peg, Winnipeg was historically established as a fur-trade post, but is now a vibrant, cultural hub city in the heart of Canada’s prairies.
Meet Your Group and Guides
Suggested Winter Clothing Rental (extra cost)
Day 02
Journey north to Churchill
After an early morning flight, you’ll touch down in the historic northern community of Churchill.
Fly to Churchill
Northern Lights Forest Excursion
Day 03
Explore the North, view the aurora borealis
See the highlights of Churchill on a guided tour before heading to Dan's Diner for a unique culinary experience.
Parks Canada Centre Visit
Northern Lights Culinary Evening Experience
Day 04
Dogsledding and Northern Lights viewing
Enjoy a fun dogsledding excursion during the day, then travel to Thandalethur Lounge for Northern Lights viewing in the evening.
Dogsledding Adventure
Northern Lights Viewing - Thanadelthur Lounge
Day 05
Explore Churchill's boreal forest
Enjoy another day of uniquely Northern adventures. This evening is your final aurora viewing experience.
Interpretive Snowshoe Tour
Northern Lights Forest Excursion
Day 06
Churchill to Winnipeg
It's your last day in Churchill! Visit the Itsanitaq Museum and Polar Bears International House before taking an evening flight back to Winnipeg.
Itsanitaq Museum Visit
Polar Bears International House
Fly back to Winnipeg
Day 07
Depart from Winnipeg
After checking out of your hotel, depart Winnipeg at your leisure.
Trip Itinerary
Speak to one of our Canadian Insiders about personalizing this trip.
Indicates featured activities
Day 1
Arrive in Winnipeg
Arrive in Winnipeg
Day 2
Journey north to Ch...
Journey north to Churchill
Day 3
Explore the North, ...
Explore the North, view the aurora borealis
Day 4
Dogsledding and Nor...
Dogsledding and Northern Lights viewing
Arrive in Winnipeg
Your adventure begins in Winnipeg. Known affectionately as Winter-Peg, Winnipeg was historically established as a fur-trade post, but is now a vibrant, cultural hub city in the heart of Canada’s prairies.
Meet Your Group and Guides
Suggested Winter Clothing Rental (extra cost)
Journey north to Churchill
After an early morning flight, you’ll touch down in the historic northern community of Churchill.
Fly to Churchill
Northern Lights Forest Excursion
Explore the North, view the aurora borealis
See the highlights of Churchill on a guided tour before heading to Dan's Diner for a unique culinary experience.
Parks Canada Centre Visit
Northern Lights Culinary Evening Experience
Dogsledding and Northern Lights viewing
Enjoy a fun dogsledding excursion during the day, then travel to Thandalethur Lounge for Northern Lights viewing in the evening.
Dogsledding Adventure
Northern Lights Viewing - Thanadelthur Lounge
Explore Churchill's boreal forest
Enjoy another day of uniquely Northern adventures. This evening is your final aurora viewing experience.
Interpretive Snowshoe Tour
Northern Lights Forest Excursion
Churchill to Winnipeg
It's your last day in Churchill! Visit the Itsanitaq Museum and Polar Bears International House before taking an evening flight back to Winnipeg.
Itsanitaq Museum Visit
Polar Bears International House
Fly back to Winnipeg
Depart from Winnipeg
After checking out of your hotel, depart Winnipeg at your leisure.
Trip Start Dates
Our itineraries are planned around the best times to see the Northern Lights. Ask one of our Canadian Insiders about available dates and the different ways to personalize this trip - including adding days in select destinations.
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Scheduled departures
No scheduled departures
Prices
Get your personalized quote as prices vary by departure date, selected activities, and hotel. Prices shown are our lowest rates per person, based on double occupancy, and exclude taxes.
Accommodations
These are examples of the places you can stay on this trip. Please get in touch to discuss your options and to check availability.
Inn at the Forks
Example of a Superior hotel in Winnipeg
In the heart of downtown Winnipeg, right where the Assiniboine River meet the Red River, lies the Inn at the Forks. The hotel’s superb location means that the city’s top attractions, including the Forks National Historic Site, are all nearby.
Tundra Inn
Example of a Comfort hotel in Churchill
The Tundra Inn is a charming, family-run hotel located in the northern town of Churchill. With comfortable accommodation and complimentary amenities, this is the perfect place to relax after each day of outdoor adventures.
Personalize this itinerary
Here are some of the most popular ways to personalize this journey.
Take the train to Toronto
Extend your time in Canada by taking the sleeper train between Winnipeg and Toronto. A highlight of this journey is travelling through the rugged landscape of the Canadian Shield. This area consists of ancient, exposed rock, boreal forest, and endless frozen lakes.
Add nights in Winnipeg
Spend more time in Winnipeg at the beginning or end of your trip and discover this city's hidden gems. Highlights include the Assiniboine Park Zoo (and its 'Journey to Churchill'), the Museum of Human Rights, the Royal Canadian Mint, and the Inuit Art Centre — the first of its kind in the world.
Train to Vancouver
Want to experience even more of Canada? Add a train journey from Winnipeg to Vancouver and travel through the stunning Canadian Rockies to the country's West Coast.
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